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Literacy is… the ability to use language and images in rich and varied forms to read, write, listen, speak, view, represent, discuss and think critically about ideas. Literacy enables us to share information and to interact with others. Literacy is an essential tool for personal growth and active participation in a democratic society. Literacy is a complex process that involves building on prior knowledge, culture and experiences in order to instil new knowledge and deepen understanding.
Literacy is… the ability to use language and images in rich and varied forms to read, write, listen, speak, view, represent, discuss and think critically about ideas. Literacy enables us to share information and to interact with others. Literacy is an essential tool for personal growth and active participation in a democratic society. Literacy is a complex process that involves building on prior knowledge, culture and experiences in order to instil new knowledge and deepen understanding.
Paying Attention to Literacy, 2013, p. 3
Resources
Resources
The full Elementary Literacy website contains many supports and resources, including:
sample literacy blocks for Kindergarten, Primary, Junior and Intermediate classrooms
effective practices, resources and activities within each division
additional information about key resources to support with new learning about early reading skills
First Nation, Métis and Inuit Integration
First Nation, Métis and Inuit Integration
Please access the resources for literacy strategies and to support student literacy development through an integration of First Nation, Métis and Inuit content. They can be used for multiple grade levels and subject areas in meeting Ontario Curriculum Expectations.
Ideas for this integration can be found on the document:
As you build programmes and lessons it is important to consider the points in the Best Practices: First Nation, Métis and Inuit Integration document. Many more resources can be found on Employee Connect and Elementary Resources.
TVO Learn has a series of 3 part lessons for Language (and all other curriculum subjects) that are created to support the new curriculum:
At the site navigate to a grade and then select Language.
The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic Kindergaten site includes information about teaching literacy in a developmentally appropriate manner:
Kindergarten - Demonstarting Literacy Behaviours
This page includes links to:
thinking about the learning environment
effective practices and tools
various resources provided in SMCDSB classrooms
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